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The Rimini-born rider rises again and delivers a perfect race: Márquez and Acosta on the podium, Bagnaia crashes out. Aprilia smiles as the championship ignites. A weekend to remember for Marco Bezzecchi
On the breathtaking ups and downs of the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Marco Bezzecchi rewrote the script of MotoGP 2025. Starting from pole position, the Aprilia Racing rider set an untouchable pace from the very first meters, dominating the Portuguese Grand Prix from start to finish and crossing the line more than four seconds ahead of his rivals.
It was a victory of maturity, one that brings the Rimini rider back to the top after weeks of ups and downs. Bezzecchi once again showed the incisive, spectacular form he displayed in 2023, but now with an added layer of awareness: that of a rider who can control the race, manage tyres and pressure, and bring home the maximum result.
The race: perfect start and solo escape
With a flawless launch as the lights went out, Bezzecchi immediately put distance between himself and the chasing group. Behind him, Álex Márquez and Pedro Acosta traded positions, with the Spanish rookie soon forced to give way to the more experienced Gresini rider.
Bezzecchi’s lead grew lap after lap: two seconds by the tenth lap, four in the final phase, without ever giving the impression of losing control.
Behind him, Márquez managed the second position, while Acosta — once again the protagonist of a smart and calculated race — secured another valuable podium in the championship fight.
The only twist came mid-race: Francesco Bagnaia, fighting back after a difficult qualifying session, crashed out on lap 11, compromising a race that could have earned him crucial points.
2025 Portuguese GP Race Results
1️⃣ Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing)
2️⃣ Álex Márquez (Gresini Ducati)
3️⃣ Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing)
4️⃣ Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team)
5️⃣ Brad Binder (KTM)
With this victory, Bezzecchi strengthens his third position in the standings and reignites Aprilia’s ambitions, as the team returns to winning ways with authority and exceptional race pace.
The winner’s words
“It’s an amazing feeling. We’ve worked so hard to get back to being competitive, and today everything worked perfectly. The bike was a missile, I just had to focus on my rhythm. I want to dedicate this victory to the team and to everyone who believed in me even in the difficult moments.”
— Marco Bezzecchi, Aprilia Racing
Aprilia back on top
The Noale manufacturer confirms that it has made a significant technical leap. The RS-GP proved balanced, stable under braking, and excellent in traction — decisive traits on a technical circuit like Portimão, with its elevation changes and constant direction shifts.
Bezzecchi and Aprilia send a strong message to their rivals: the Italian bike can finally fight with Ducati and challenge KTM in the final rounds of the season.
Riders’ Championship Standings (after Portimão)
1️⃣ Marc Márquez – 235 pts
2️⃣ Pedro Acosta – 214 pts
3️⃣ Marco Bezzecchi – 198 pts
4️⃣ Francesco Bagnaia – 163 pts
5️⃣ Enea Bastianini – 152 pts
The championship remains wide open: with three races to go, every mistake can weigh heavily. Bezzecchi is now fully back in the battle for the runner-up spot and has shown he is ready to challenge anyone on race pace.
A triumph worth double
Portimão was not just a victory. It was a statement: Marco Bezzecchi is back.
Aprilia has finally found the perfect balance in a bike capable of winning on any track.
The 2025 Portuguese Grand Prix will be remembered as the race in which the Rimini rider put everyone in line with class and character.
Fabio Averna
